LOFS Fire Attends Town of Winfield Trunk-or-Treat Event
Earlier this LOFS Fire took part in the Town of Winfield Trunk-or-Treat at Randolph St Park. From the initial kickoff until close there was a packed line of kids dressed up ready to go. It was great seeing everyone come out tonight!
LOFS Fire – 17th Annual Stop, Drop & Donate
Coming December 7th to our local coverage area!! Lakes of the Four Seasons Volunteer Fire Force will be holding its 17th annual Stop, Drop and Donate Food Drive and Toys For Tots from December 7th from 9 a.m. till 2 p.m. **Listen for the Trucks to come through your subdivision and come out to see […]
NOTICE: Change in Venue for November WPFPD Meeting
NOTICE: The West Porter Fire Protection District has made notice of a change of venue for their rescheduled meeting. The Next West Porter Fire Protection District Meeting will now be held: Location: Porter County Government Administration Building – 155 Indiana Ave, Valparaiso In Date: November 13th Time: […]
LOFS Fire successfully locates Project Lifesaver Member
On October 8th, LOFS Fire, along with the Porter County Sheriff’s Office we contact to assist in locating a missing elderly female with dementia. This female is also a member of Project Lifesaver. LOFS Fire, PCSO, other agencies and our community joined together to search for this female. With the assistance of everyone, this female […]
LOFS Fire Assists Boone Grove with Structure Fire
Just before 8:30am on October 7th, LOFSVFF to was dispatched to Boone Grove Fire Department area of Lake Eliza for a reported structure fire. Chief 3501 arrived to find a residential structure on Starr st with smoke coming from the residence, shortly after HFD Chief 1701 arrived. Both Chiefs worked simultaneously to ensure scene safety, […]
LOFS Fire Responds to 2 Brush Fires Simultaneously
On the afternoon of October 6th, LOFSVFF and neighboring departments responded to the massive brush fire this afternoon in the area of 101st and Grand Blvd. Simultaneously due to a second call at 97th and Grand BLVD Merrillville FD was also responding. All agencies arrived on scene and worked hard simultaneously together to gain control […]
LOFS Fire 2024 Open House
LOFS Fire would like to thank everyone in the community for attending our 2024 Open House. Thank you to Bounce Heroes, Sundae Funday Winfield, Ken Dawgs, and The Sizzle Shack LLC for coming out to spend the day with us as well! We hope the kids all got to learn something about fire safety in […]
LOFS Fire Responds to Assist Hobart Fire with Commercial Structure Fire
Late Monday evening LOFSVFF was dispatched for mutual aid to Hobart. Engine 3511, Chiefs 3503, and 3501 responded to assist. We would like to thank Hebron Volunteer Fire Department for assisting with coverage while the crews were assisted. Hobart Fire: “At 8:25 pm our crews responded to a reported building fire at the corner of […]
LOFS Fire Responds to Early Saturday Morning Structure Fire
Just after midnight, LOFS FD was dispatched to the 3400 block of West Lakeshore Drive in Four Seasons for a structure fire. Initial reports included fire on exterior of home and the possibility of an occupant who was unaccounted for. A box alarm was upgraded bringing many neighboring fire and ems departments to assist. […]
Grain Bin Training
LOFS Fire trained on grain bin rescue equipment received as the result of a grant received.